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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 24 months before the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CL80 scores versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W620

 CL80 W620 
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung CL80

 W620 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W620

 CL80 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the CL80 against the W620.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and W620.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Sony W620
60
provides touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W620
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also Known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $102